Banana Bread Brownies
A delicious fusion of banana bread and brownies, combining the moist, sweet flavor of ripe bananas with the rich chocolatey goodness of classic brownies.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups mashed bananas
- 0.333 cup unsalted butter, melted cooled slightly
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed bananas, melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt to the banana mixture. Stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the flour until just incorporated, being careful not to overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but no wet batter).
- Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
Enjoy these fudgy yet tender treats warm or at room temperature—perfect for dessert or an afternoon snack!